Audit Assistant Manager - Plymouth

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for qualified accountants to join the audit practice in our Plymouth office. As an Assistant manager you will get to work with a wide range of clients within a cross functional office. Our client base is from a wide range of business sectors, ranging in size from owner-managed businesses to multi-national organisations. Many of our clients are subsidiaries of overseas companies giving our work a truly international perspective.

Planning and project managing all aspects of audits.
Leading teams on the ground, reporting directly to the manager on a day to day basis.
Budgeting and monitoring the financial performance of projects, focusing on optimising profitability.
Demonstrating practical knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and IAS.
Identifying, researching and helping to resolve complex audit issues.
Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential.
Building relationships with the client staff and acting as an ambassador for the firm.
Keeping up to date with KPMG's product and service offerings and identifying the sales opportunities that will help us grow our business.
Reporting to audit managers and partners on all salient points arising from audits.

Qualifications and Experience

Recently qualified ACA or equivalent qualification.
Strong IT literacy, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Good working knowledge of e-audit
Good working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
Identifies and pursues business opportunities.
Takes personal responsibility and accountability for own work.
Sustains a high level of drive, shows enthusiasm and a positive attitude when coping with pressure at work.
Continuously learns from experiences. Seeks out feedback and development opportunities. Gives clear directions, positive and constructive feedback.
Coaches less experienced staff.
Analyses problems, identifies core issues, investigates, evaluates and integrates information.
Builds the reputation of KPMG through the quality of work, knowledge and experience.
Monitors and upholds high quality of service and products to clients (internal and external).